Sony Pictures Classics buys Yogi Berra's documentary 'It's Not Over'

Sony Pictures Classics has secured worldwide rights to "It Ain't Over," a documentary about the baseball Hall of the famous Yogi Berra.

Sean Mullin directed the documentary, which premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. The specialized studio has not yet detailed the film's release plans.

Described as "an intimate portrait of a misunderstood American icon", "It Ain't Over" illustrates the life and career of Berra, a sports legend whose accomplishments on the baseball field have often been overshadowed by his personality off the field. Berra, considered one of the greatest catchers in baseball history, won 10 World Series championships during his 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, including 18 with the New York Yankees. He also became known for his yogi-isms, such as "It's not over until it's over" and "It's deja vu to start all over again."

In the documentary, his granddaughter Lindsay Berra shares her story with her sons, former Yankees teammates , writers, broadcasters and admirers. It includes interviews with Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly, Bob Costas, Vin Scully and Billy Crystal, among others.

"I am extremely grateful to the Berra family for entrusting me and my team , Yogi's Legacy. This film was a true passion project for everyone involved - and we couldn't have imagined a better house than Sony Pictures Classics," Mullin said.

Sony Pictures Classics added: "Inspiring and warmly humorous, Sean's 'It Ain't Over' Mullin is a sports film like no other, all the rich history of Yogi Berra, one of pro baseball's great figures, a true original. We are thrilled to bring this film to audiences around the world."

Producers were Natalie Metzger, Matt Miller, Peter Sobiloff and Mike Sobiloff with Vanishing Angle and Off Media. < /p>

The deal was brokered by Cinetic Media.

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